Skin Melanin Skin melanin is the pigment that gives human skin its color. It is produced by cells in the skin called melanocytes. Melanin is a natural sunscreen, protecting the skin from damage by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. People with darker skin have more melanin in their skin than people with lighter skin. The amount of melanin in a person’s skin is determined by their genes. As someone with very fair skin, I am always on the lookout for makeup that will help me look more like I have a

How to take care of melanin-rich skin